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Swainsboro Middle School

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Swainsboro Middle School is a public middle school in Swainsboro, Georgia, serving 647 students in grades 6-8. The school is part of the Emanuel County School District, which is ranked 99 out of 203 school districts in the state and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Swainsboro Middle School faces significant academic challenges, with consistently low performance on the Georgia Milestones Assessment across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, the percentage of students proficient or better in English Language Arts ranged from 20.5% (7th grade) to 32.8% (8th grade), compared to the state averages of 39.8% to 44.7%. In Mathematics, the proficiency rates ranged from 15.2% (7th grade) to 25.4% (8th grade), significantly lower than the state averages of 34.7% to 43.7%. The school's performance in Science and Social Studies also lags behind the state and county averages. As a result, Swainsboro Middle School has consistently ranked in the bottom half of Georgia middle schools, with a 1- or 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

The school's academic challenges may be influenced by its high percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 86.76% to 98.15% over the past three school years. This suggests that Swainsboro Middle School serves a predominantly low-income student population, which is often associated with lower academic achievement. However, the school's per-student spending and student-teacher ratio appear to be in line with or even higher than the state averages, indicating that resource allocation may not be the primary driver of the school's academic challenges. Addressing the specific factors contributing to the school's underperformance and implementing effective strategies to support student learning could be crucial in helping Swainsboro Middle School improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public 6-8

 200 Tiger Trl
       Swainsboro, GA  30401

(478) 237-8047

District: Emanuel County

SchoolDigger Rank:
410th of 588 Georgia Middle Schools


Students who attend Swainsboro Middle School usually attend:

High:    Swainsboro High School

Feeder schools for Swainsboro Middle School:

Elementary:    Swainsboro Elementary School
    Swainsboro Primary School

Student/teacher ratio:  14.6 Help
Number of students:  647

Racial breakdown:

African American:
47.3%
White:
39.3%
Hispanic:
9.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  98.1% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Swainsboro Middle School ranks worse than 69.7% of middle schools in Georgia. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 30.26. (See more...)
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Schooldigger Rankings:

Swainsboro Middle School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Swainsboro Middle School 410th of 588 Georgia public middle schools. (See Swainsboro Middle School in the ranking list.)

Emanuel County:

SchoolDigger ranks Emanuel County 99th of 203 Georgia school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Swainsboro Middle School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools GA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2006 59.35 178th 420 57.6%
2007 54.14 230th 445 48.3%
2008 39.85 326th 462 29.4%
2009 37.25 347th 466 25.5%
2010 39.03 351st 494 28.9%
2011 38.28 358th 504 29.0%
2012 43.64 345th 508 32.1%
2013 38.35 381st 527 27.7%
2014 36.67 394th 521 24.4%
2015 26.11 400th 537 25.5%
2016 25.78 412th 545 24.4%
2017 19.87 444th 539 17.6%
2018 21.91 439th 543 19.2%
2019 21.39 453rd 559 19.0%
2021 27.05 396th 542 26.9%
2022 30.87 390th 567 31.2%
2023 28.43 416th 577 27.9%
2024 30.26 410th 588 30.3%
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Data source: test scores: Georgia Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Georgia Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Swainsboro Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1989 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 750 750
1991 0 0 0 0 0 n/a n/a 784 784
1992 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 854 854
1993 n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 858 858
1994 452 356 8 0 0 n/a n/a 0 816
1995 428 355 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1996 428 355 7 0 0 n/a n/a 0 790
1997 465 362 2 2 0 n/a n/a 0 831
1998 475 348 2 2 2 n/a n/a 0 829
1999 461 397 3 3 1 n/a n/a 0 865
2000 403 366 3 5 1 n/a n/a 0 778
2001 371 388 0 9 0 n/a n/a 0 768
2002 377 372 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2003 377 372 0 11 0 n/a n/a 0 760
2004 372 348 0 18 0 n/a n/a 0 738
2005 347 334 1 16 0 n/a n/a 5 703
2006 329 331 2 20 1 n/a n/a 5 688
2007 324 312 2 18 1 n/a n/a 6 663
2008 316 325 2 24 0 n/a n/a 9 676
2009 310 299 3 29 0 n/a n/a 11 652
2010 296 339 5 38 0 0 10 0 688
2011 290 321 10 29 0 0 12 0 662
2012 259 300 8 26 1 0 12 0 606
2013 247 312 4 23 0 0 13 0 599
2014 265 302 4 38 0 0 11 0 620
2015 295 302 4 50 0 0 12 0 663
2016 286 304 5 53 0 0 14 0 662
2017 278 319 4 61 0 0 25 0 687
2018 282 306 3 66 0 0 29 0 686
2019 283 343 6 79 0 0 23 0 734
2020 293 336 7 72 0 0 18 0 726
2021 271 330 6 62 0 0 26 0 695
2022 263 314 5 60 0 0 27 0 669
2023 254 306 2 60 0 0 25 0 647

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Swainsboro Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 750 41.0 18.2 48
1991 784 48.0 16.3 44.9
1992 854 46.9 18.2 51.4
1993 858 47.0 18.3 55.9
1994 816 54.1 15.1 55.8
1995 790 51.8 15.3 57.3
1996 790 51.8 15.3 57.3
1997 831 53.7 15.5 66.2
1998 829 56.2 14.8 64.5
1999 865 60.1 14.4 67.4
2000 778 57.8 13.5 68.1
2001 768 54.9 14.0 67.6
2002 760 49.3 15.4 68.3
2003 760 49.3 15.4 68.3
2004 738 47.8 15.4 70.5
2005 703 50.8 13.8 72.8
2006 688 52.2 13.2 70.7
2007 663 50.8 13.1 73.7
2008 676 51.5 13.1 76
2009 652 50.4 12.9 78.2
2010 688 48.6 14.1 78.6
2011 662 48.4 13.6 79.6
2012 606 47.7 12.7 82.7
2013 599 43.5 13.7 82.8
2014 620 45.2 13.7 82.7
2015 663 46.0 14.4 82.7
2016 662 46.0 14.3 87.9
2017 687 45.5 15.0 87.6
2018 686 45.9 14.9 87.8
2019 734 48.6 15.1 86.8
2020 726 50.4 14.4 86.9
2021 695 49.9 13.9 86.8
2022 669 50.3 13.3 n/a
2023 647 44.2 14.6 98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Swainsboro Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1989 750 41.0 18.2 48
1991 784 48.0 16.3 44.9
1992 854 46.9 18.2 51.4
1993 858 47.0 18.3 55.9
1994 816 54.1 15.1 55.8
1995 790 51.8 15.3 57.3
1996 790 51.8 15.3 57.3
1997 831 53.7 15.5 66.2
1998 829 56.2 14.8 64.5
1999 865 60.1 14.4 67.4
2000 778 57.8 13.5 68.1
2001 768 54.9 14.0 67.6
2002 760 49.3 15.4 68.3
2003 760 49.3 15.4 68.3
2004 738 47.8 15.4 70.5
2005 703 50.8 13.8 72.8
2006 688 52.2 13.2 70.7
2007 663 50.8 13.1 73.7
2008 676 51.5 13.1 76
2009 652 50.4 12.9 78.2
2010 688 48.6 14.1 78.6
2011 662 48.4 13.6 79.6
2012 606 47.7 12.7 82.7
2013 599 43.5 13.7 82.8
2014 620 45.2 13.7 82.7
2015 663 46.0 14.4 82.7
2016 662 46.0 14.3 87.9
2017 687 45.5 15.0 87.6
2018 686 45.9 14.9 87.8
2019 734 48.6 15.1 86.8
2020 726 50.4 14.4 86.9
2021 695 49.9 13.9 86.8
2022 669 50.3 13.3 n/a
2023 647 44.2 14.6 98.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Swainsboro Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2017 $938 (12.1%) $6,840 (87.9%) $7,778
2018 $1,043 (12.6%) $7,214 (87.4%) $8,257
2019 $863 (10.6%) $7,262 (89.4%) $8,125

Data source: Georgia Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Swainsboro Middle School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Ranks 453rd of 559 Middle schoolsRanks 416th of 577 Middle schools
 8.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 % proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Middle School)2024
 4%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)2924.2
 4.8%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4639.2
 6.8%
6th Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Middle School)17.214.7
 2.5%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)24.318.5
 5.8%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4032.9
 7.1%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Middle School)12.424.5
 12.1%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)16.526.8
 10.3%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)3939.1
 0.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Middle School)1818.6
 0.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)24.523.6
 0.9%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)4334.9
 8.1%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Swainsboro Middle School)30.827.6
 3.2%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Emanuel County)37.928.8
 9.1%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Georgia)4742.1
 4.9%
8th Grade Mathematics (Swainsboro Middle School)27.718.2
 9.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Emanuel County)38.522.6
 15.9%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Georgia)3536.2
 1.2%
8th Grade Science (Swainsboro Middle School)18.822.1
 3.3%
   8th Grade Science (Emanuel County)3228.5
 3.5%
   8th Grade Science (Georgia)3226.4
 5.6%
8th Grade Social Studies (Swainsboro Middle School)28.326.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Emanuel County)33.334.8
 1.5%
   8th Grade Social Studies (Georgia)4135.9
 5.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)		 Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)		 Change (%)
Total Students734647
 11.9%
African American343306
 10.8%
American Indian00
Asian62
 66.7%
Hispanic7960
 24.1%
Pacific Islander00
White283254
 10.2%
Two or More Races2325
 8.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients86.8%98.1%
 11.4%

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Frequently Asked Questions about Swainsboro Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 647 students attended Swainsboro Middle School.

Students who attend Swainsboro Middle School usually go on to attend Swainsboro High School

Students at Swainsboro Middle School are 47% African American, 39% White, 9% Hispanic, 4% Two or more races.

Swainsboro Middle School ranks 410th of 588 Georgia middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.


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